The old: Advance 5799, circa late 1940′s.
The new: Summer Soiree fabric by Paula Prass for Michael Miller. Together, you get this:
It will be Clare’s Christmas Day dress this year. I made it a little longer than the pattern, and she’ll be wearing it without a boofy petticoat underneath (although she has requested one).
There’s a nice big bow on the back – I have really got the hang of the rolled hem with the overlocker now and used it along the sides of the ties. The armhole and neck facings are wide bias binding.
This pattern was so old it wasn’t printed – all the pieces were cut to size with notches and circles for marking. I had a couple of construction challenges, since the instructions assume that you completely know what you are doing, but overall I’m pleased with the dress. Stella’s Christmas Day dress is almost done too – just buttonholes and buttons to go!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. Hold your loved ones close and let them know how much they mean to you.
Absolutely beautiful!
Merry Chirstmas. I hope you have a beautiful celebration
Lara, your girls are sure to be the best dressed this Christmas – I hope you all have a spectacular day !
Such a sweet dress! She’ll look adorable in it! A very Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Awww, coming mum, why not a boofy petticoat? heehee. It looks awesome, reminds me of my Sisboom quilt, I’d wear it, that’s for sure!
Um, that’s ‘come on, mum’!
Gorgeous Lara!
Happy Christmas to you and your family. I hope it is a fun and safe time for you all, Kathryn. XX
Clare will look just lovely! Have a wonderful Christmas Lara
The dress is stunning….makes me all nostalgic for childhood best dresses, little girls and my Mum sewing my frocks.
Have a bright and beautiful Christmas xLiz
totally retro and gorgeous! i’d wear it! honestly I’d like that in my size!!!!!!!!!! well done, you did a beautiful job on it
Corrie:)
and a happy christmas to you too Lara.
I love the dress. It looks so proper and grown up.
I would be happy to have a dress like this – I love the combination of fabrics – happy Christmas and Happy New Year
Amy
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